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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.27, 48,046.95 and 9,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.27, 48,046.95 and 9,844.52 is: 14,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.27 : 48,046.95 = 9,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.27/48,046.95 = 9,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.27x = 48,046.95 × 9,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.27x = 472,998,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,998,919.98/32,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.79

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